The mission of the Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment is to offer the most complete and up-to-date information on the environment and natural resources of the Dominican Republic, and to present projects undertaken by public, private and non-governmental sectors on behalf of the environment, as well as existing legislation on its protection, and its impact on the nation's sustainable development.
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With the goal of classifying the woody species found within the Dominican Hyppotherapy Center, situated in the Arroyo Hondo section of the National District, students from the Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher (PUCMM) majoring in Ecological Sciences and Environmental Management Studies headed an initial study on the diversity of woody species found in the area. Read More >

When we think about bats we usually associate them with the sentinel watching over Gotham City, and we forget that they are flying mammals, that they are the most abundant faunal group, and the only mammals with the ability to fly. Read More >

Since an early age magical stories and films (specifically the world of Disney), tells us that it is possible to turn a toad into a prince with only a kiss. Today, thanks to gender equality, we also expect the toad to become a princess. Read More >

Since the start of the film saga, an entire generation has drastically changed its view of the oceans and seas. Demand has surged for ornamental fish species, exacting a high cost not just on these species but on their entire ecosystem. Read More >

This past June, a group of experts in Oceanographic Sciences, of which I am one, undertook an intensive research project in the eastern basin of the Caribbean islands on board the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster. Read More >

For some time now, widespread indignation has grown due to the excessive reports in Dominican local media and social networks that define shark fishing as a “feat”, demonizing the species as if Hollywood culture had become part of our daily lives. Read More >

In an effort to be favored by the voters, the different candidates for the posts (president, senators, deputies, mayors and aldermen) used various forms of advertisement to promote their candidacies, which when overused, generate an impact on the environment. Read More >

Santo Domingo town hall recently announced the construction of a new bicycles lane called Bike Circuit. In this way, Santo Domingo will join other environmentally friendly cities that have been supporting these types of green initiatives for a several years throughout Latin America. This includes the cities of Medellín, Guadalajara, Quito, Santiago de Chile, Caracas, Soacha, Chihuahua, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Chacao, Guayaquil, Cali, Guatemala and Mexico City. Read More >

“Wetlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, regulated by climate factors and in constant relation with the living species that inhabit them. Read More >

The Dominican Republic is an island country set directly in the path of the sun’s rays in the heart of the Caribbean. The heart of the country is the great Santo Domingo, its capital, serving as the setting for both work and play, as well as a backdrop where different species of wildlife live out part of their life cycles. Read More >

The objective of this exhibition is to create awareness among the Dominican public about environmental issues as well as to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the country's natural heritage.

The Encyclopedic Dictionary brilliantly gathers information about the environment and natural resources of the Dominican Republic. It skillfully incorporates information on a wide range of disciplines including chemistry, physics, geology, biology, atmospheric engineering, earth and soil sciences, geography, demographics, the economy and law.

The exhibition displays graphics and scientific information taken from the Dominican Republic Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment, a reference book published by the GFDD and FUNGLODE. The Encyclopedic Dictionary offers readers basic knowledge about the environment and conservation methods, thus planting the seeds of long-term learning and environmental responsibility.